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Roofer in Boom Lift Electrocuted by Overhead Electrical Line — Kentucky
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2023/12/12
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Description:Two roofers were using a telescoping boom lift to descend from a roof when they contacted overhead electrical lines. The head of the lift operator, a 27-year-old roofing worker, contacted one of the electrical lines and was fatally electrocuted. The other roofer in the lift, a 21-year-old male, suffered 2nd degree electrical burns to his left elbow, wrist, and hand. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS - Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: Overhead electrical hazards in work area
Windy conditions
Exposure to energized lines
Lack of appropriate personal protective equipment
Need for electrical hazards training. RECOMMENDATIONS - Kentucky FACE investigators concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, employers should: Implement a job hazard analysis) process to determine appropriate measures to safeguard employees from the hazards associated with overhead electrical lines. Follow applicable OSHA regulations and use safe work practices to ensure that employees and equipment are located at a safe distance from overhead power lines.
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Pages in Document:1-15
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20069190
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 23KY005, 2023 Dec;:1-15;
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Federal Fiscal Year:2024
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Performing Organization:University of Kentucky
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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